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Adelaide in South Australia is the nations fifth largest city and is home to just over 1.1 million people. With lots of parks and relaxing walks on offer, it's a nice place to visit. The botanical gardens and Zoo are the perfect locations for spending quality time with the family.
In the evenings there is no shortage of quality fantastic local wines and food. After all the City is only 90 minutes drive from Barossa Valley, arguably Australia's best wine region.
Getting to Adelaide
A flight from Sydney to Adelaide takes around 2 hours. By car the journey is 1000 miles and takes considerably longer to cover. If a good lo' train trip is more your pace, then this is also possible. Travelling with the Indian Pacific takes exactly 24 hours. This train also continues on to Perth.
Weather
A typical Australian climate is enjoyed in Adelaide. Most of the rain fall occurs in Winter leaving Summer hot and dry. Board shorts, sunscreen and insect repellent are a must have between November and March.. During these months temperatures can reach up to 40 C 100F
Things to Do
Check out the charming historical architecture on a slow walk around the CBD.
Laze about and take a picnic in the picturesque surrounds of the Adelaide botanic gardens or other parklands.
Join other tourists at the Rose Garden, Palm house and Bicentennial conservatory.
If you're timing is right you may also want to catch a Festival. Annual events include the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, Adelaide Writers’ Week, Festival of Ideas and the Feast Festival. See this website for details
eventful.com/adelaide
For an enjoyable day trip outside Adelaide why not head to Kangaroo Island. Located just off the Fleurieu Peninsula, It's the perfect place to get up close and personal with wildlife and the wilderness.
The Barossa Valley has everything you would expect from the most famous wine region in Australia and is just 90 minutes drive from Adelaide.
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